Intro to One-Way Video Interviews for Candidates
Learn what one-way video interviews are, how they work, and what you can expect before you schedule your first one.
What is a One-Way Interview?
A one-way video interview, also known as a pre-recorded interview, enables job seekers to conveniently answer text or video-based interview questions on their own time via webcam or mobile app.
Check out the video here to explore the candidate experience with Spark Hire’s one-way video interview tool.
Candidate Spotlight: The Benefits of One-Way Video Interviewing, From a Job Seeker
Nervous for or skeptical about the benefits of one-way video interviewing FOR YOU?
Hear from job seeker, Dr. Jamie Wilkey, who shares her advice for job seekers who are hesitant about one-way video interviews, and why she believes it presents a tremendous opportunity for job seekers to showcase their best selves.
Why Do Employers Use One-Way Video Interviews?
Here are several reasons why talent acquisition teams typically use one-way video interviews.
- In Place of Traditional Phone Screening: Most employers are inundated with applications and as a result, they’re unable to do phone screens with all deserving applicants. One-way video interviews allow employers to hear from all deserving applicants, giving candidates an opportunity to expand on and provide more context to their resumes while moving the screening process along faster.
- More Efficiency in the Early Stages of Hiring: This is especially true when an organization is overwhelmed with high volumes of applicants. One-way video interview software lets hiring teams review your responses at their own pace, saving time for everyone. Think of it as a better way to provide your first impression, even when schedules don’t align perfectly.
- Reducing Interview Scheduling Conflicts: Speaking of schedules, if you’re applying from a different time zone or if scheduling live interviews is difficult, which it is for most people, one-way video interviews help recruiters assess you more quickly without scheduling delays.
- Lessening the Chance of Hiring Bias: Pre-recorded interviews include a standard set of interview questions, meaning every applicant gets the same chance to showcase their skills, which helps recruiters evaluate candidates objectively.
- Evaluating for More, Earlier in the Process: This video interviewing format also gives hiring teams an early glimpse into your communication style, professionalism, and how well you think on your feet.
By understanding why organizations use one-way video interviews, you can better prepare and present yourself confidently, knowing that this tool is designed to make the initial screening process fair, efficient, and faster for everyone involved, with the candidate experience at the forefront.